Free International Organizations MCQs with Answers

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International Organizations covers the purposes, headquarters, membership, structure and major functions of bodies such as the United Nations, WHO, UNESCO, IMF, World Bank, WTO, OIC, SAARC and NATO. It distinguishes their fields, such as health, finance, trade, security and regional cooperation, along with notable treaties and offices.

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  • A. 198 million
  • B. 228 million
  • C. 258 million
  • D. 300 million

Explanation: The UN’s 2017 estimate placed the number of international migrants at about 258 million.

Correct answer: 258 million
  • A. Islamabad
  • B. Riaz
  • C. Lahore
  • D. Istanbul

Explanation: The OIC extraordinary summit on Jerusalem in December 2017 was held in Istanbul, Turkey.

Correct answer: Istanbul
  • A. Syria
  • B. Palestine
  • C. Iran
  • D. Indonesia

Explanation: WAFA is the official Palestinian news agency, formally known as the Palestine News and Information Agency.

Correct answer: Palestine
  • A. Atlantic Charter
  • B. Allied Forces
  • C. League of Nations
  • D. NATO

Explanation: The League of Nations, established after World War I, was the main international organization before the United Nations.

Correct answer: League of Nations
  • A. Italy
  • B. Portugal
  • C. Romania
  • D. New Zealand

Explanation: António Guterres, who became UN Secretary-General in 2017, is Portuguese.

Correct answer: Portugal
  • A. Israel
  • B. Iraq
  • C. Saudi arab
  • D. Indonesia

Explanation: Mossad is Israel’s foreign-intelligence agency, while Aman is the Israeli military intelligence directorate.

Correct answer: Israel
  • A. KSE 100
  • B. KSE 30
  • C. KSE Sensex
  • D. KMI 30

Explanation: KSE-100, KSE-30 and KMI-30 are recognized Pakistan Stock Exchange indices.

Correct answer: KSE Sensex
  • A. Geneva
  • B. Paris
  • C. Washington
  • D. Hague

Explanation: The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade had its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

Correct answer: Geneva
  • A. 4 Junauary
  • B. 5 March
  • C. 9 October
  • D. 7 March

Explanation: World Post Day is observed on 9 October, the anniversary of the Universal Postal Union’s establishment in 1874.

Correct answer: 9 October
  • A. U.K
  • B. U.S.A
  • C. Russia
  • D. West Germany

Explanation: The United Kingdom, United States and Russia are permanent members of the UN Security Council and possess veto power.

Correct answer: West Germany
  • A. September 12 to 24, 2017
  • B. September 12 to 25, 2017
  • C. September 13 to 26, 2017
  • D. September 11 to 24, 2017

Explanation: The 72nd UN General Assembly session opened on 12 September 2017 and ran through 25 September, with the general debate beginning on 19…

Correct answer: September 12 to 25, 2017
  • A. UN
  • B. SAARC
  • C. UNESCO
  • D. None

Explanation: World Teachers’ Day is observed on 5 October and was established through UNESCO’s work with the ILO.

Correct answer: UNESCO
  • A. Russia
  • B. America
  • C. Britain
  • D. Italy

Explanation: MI5 is the United Kingdom’s domestic security and counter-intelligence service, officially known as the Security Service.

Correct answer: Britain
  • A. Iraq
  • B. Iran
  • C. Afghanistan
  • D. Albania

Explanation: The Islamic Consultative Assembly, or Majlis, is the unicameral parliament of Iran. Its Persian name is Majles-e Shura-ye Eslami.

Correct answer: Iran
  • A. Brussels, Belgium
  • B. Berlin, Germany
  • C. Washington D.C, United States
  • D. Geneva, Switzerland

Explanation: The International Telecommunication Union is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, where this UN specialized agency coordinates…

Correct answer: Geneva, Switzerland
  • A. Geneva, Switzerland
  • B. Washington D.C, United States
  • C. Berlin, Germany
  • D. Brussels, Belgium

Explanation: The International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group, has its headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Correct answer: Washington D.C, United States
  • A. Kathmandu
  • B. Rome
  • C. Berlin
  • D. Jeddah

Explanation: The Food and Agriculture Organization is headquartered in Rome, Italy, reflecting its role as a UN agency concerned with food…

Correct answer: Rome
  • A. 70
  • B. 71
  • C. 72
  • D. 73World Current Affairs

Explanation: The United Nations General Assembly’s session beginning in September 2017 was its 72nd regular session.

Correct answer: 72
  • A. China
  • B. Russia
  • C. India
  • D. Germany

Explanation: The original BRICS grouping consisted of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and later South Africa; Germany was never a BRICS member.

Correct answer: Germany
  • A. Russia
  • B. USA
  • C. Australia
  • D. Nederland

Explanation: The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has its headquarters in The Hague, Netherlands.

Correct answer: Nederland